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Cygnet Extends Season 20

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Cygnet Extends Season 20

We’re in the home stretch before we move to our permanent new home at The Joan in ARTS DISTRICT LIBERTY STATION! But before we say goodbye to Old Town, we’re extending Season 20 with three new shows.

Searingly Funny Drama
OTHER DESERT CITIES
by Jon Robin Baitz
Directed by Sean Murray
Featuring Rosina Reynolds
Feb. 5 – Mar. 2, 2025

When Brooke Wyeth returns to her family’s upscale Palm Springs home after a six-year absence to celebrate Christmas, she brings more than just holiday cheer. Armed with a tell-all memoir that resurrects a pivotal and tragic event from the family’s past, Brooke draws a line in the sand, daring her parents, brother, and aunt to confront their buried secrets. As the family unravels in the face of this explosive revelation, tensions soar and loyalties are tested. With biting wit and razor-sharp insight, Other Desert Cities promises a riveting exploration of family dynamics that will leave you on the edge of your seat.

Fresh, Fierce Comedy
THE HOT WING KING
By Katori Hall
Directed by Kian Kline Chilton
Apr. 9 – May 2, 2025

As Memphis’s annual “Hot Wang Festival” approaches, Cordell Crutchfield is determined to win the crown with the support of his partner Dwayne and their friends, aka “The New Wing Order.” Just when victory seems certain, a family tragedy brings Dwayne’s troubled nephew into the mix, turning their preparations into a recipe for chaos. Katori Hall’s Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy explores the challenges and rewards of being true to yourself and the families we create.

Classic American Musical
ROGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S
OKLAHOMA!
Music by Richard Rodgers
Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II
Directed by Sean Murray
Musical Direction by Patrick Marion
Jun. 11 – Jul. 20, 2025

Experience the timeless magic of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!, with Cygnet’s bold immersive twist on this American Classic. This captivating story follows the charming romance between cowboy Curly McLain and farm girl Laurey Williams, while the menacing farmhand Jud Fry complicates their love. As the community prepares for statehood, personal dreams and rivalries intertwine with broader themes of hope, resilience, and unity. With unforgettable songs like “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'” and “People Will Say We’re in Love,” Oklahoma! vividly captures the joys and challenges of frontier life. Whether you’re revisiting this classic or discovering it for the first time, Oklahoma! promises a delightful and unforgettable theatrical experience.

Renewal subscriptions are now open. New subscription packages will be available on August 21 and start at $90.